Richard Harris
Richard Harris was an Irish actor and singer whose distinctive voice and
larger-than-life persona made him a cultural icon. Born on October 1, 1930, in
Limerick, he initially pursued acting, training at the London Academy of Music
and Dramatic Art, and achieved acclaim with performances in This Sporting Life
(1963), for which he earned an Oscar nomination, and later as King Arthur in
Camelot (1967). However, it was his unexpected foray into music that cemented
his legacy as a multifaceted artist. In 1968, Richard Harris released his debut
album A Tramp Shining, featuring the Jimm...
